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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320, 10,102.14 and 4,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320, 10,102.14 and 4,526.04 is: 6,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320 : 10,102.14 = 4,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320/10,102.14 = 4,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320x = 10,102.14 × 4,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320x = 45,722,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,689.73/7,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.27

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